Arthur

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Meaning
The name Arthur is derived from the Celtic artos, meaning “bear,” and viros, meaning “man,” which may translate to “bear man” or “bear warrior.”
Pronunciation
AHR-thər(English)
AHR-tuyr(Dutch)
AR-TUYR(French)
AR-thur (English)
AR-tuwr(German)
Popularity
Arthur is a popular name in many countries around the world, including the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Australia, and France. It has consistently ranked in the top 300 names for boys in the United States, and in 2019 it was the 230th most popular name given to baby boys.

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Arthur Name meanings & History

The name Arthur is derived from the Celtic artos, meaning “bear,” and viros, meaning “man,” which may translate to “bear man” or “bear warrior.”. The name Arthur is primarily used as a boy's name, although it has also been used for girls in some cases. It is often chosen for its historical and literary associations, as well as its strong and timeless qualities.

Zodiac Sign of Arthur: Action Aries

Synonyms of Arthur:

A: Action,Aggressive,Argumentative,Assertive,Ambitious,Angry

R: Rational,Reason,Resourceful,Restless

T: Touchy,Doubting Thomas,Testy,Talkative,Truth,Tacky,Tireless

H: Hope,Heart's Desire,Hobnobbing,Haggle,Hyper

U: Universality,Undermining,Utopia,Unity,Understanding

Arthur is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous Arthurs include King Arthur of Camelot and Excalibur fame, writer Arthur Conan Doyle, painter Arthur Rackham, and actors Arthur Miller and Arthur Ashe.

2.) ARTHUR (Male)

Usage: Welsh

Meanings: Of Celtic origin but of unknown meaning. The name was borne by the legendary British King Arthur, leader of the knights of the Round Table, who supposedly lived in the 5th or 6th century. The name gained popularity from the great body of Arthurian legend that has remained of interest over the centuries. Var: Arthwr. Short: Art. (AR-THER)


3.) Arthur (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: (Irish) noble; lofty hill. (Scottish) bear. (English) rock. (Icelandic) follower of Thor. See also Turi.

Other Forms: Artair, Artek, Arth, Arther, Arthor, Arthyr, Artor, Artus, Aurthar, Aurther, Aurthur


4.) ARTHUR (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: Of Celtic origin but of unknown meaning, Arthur was borne by the legendary British king. Leader of the knights of the Round Table, he was the son of Uther Pendragon and Igraine, and husband of Guinevere. (AHRTHUR)


5.) ARTHUR (Male)

Usage: Scottish

Meanings: Of Celtic origin but of unknown meaning. The name was borne by the legendary British King Arthur, leader of the knights of the Round Table, who was supposed to have lived in the 5th or 6th century. The name gained popularity from the great body of Arthurian legend that has continued to remain of interest over the centuries. Artair is the Scottish Gaelic form of Arthur. Short: Art. (AR-THUR)


6.) Arthur (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) distinguished

Other Forms: Art, Arther, Arthor, Artie, Artur, Arty, Aurthur


7.) Arthur (Male)

Usage: Gaelic

Meanings: Bear; stone

Other Forms: Arther, Arthor, Arthur


8.) ARTHUR (Male)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: Of Celtic origin but of unknown meaning. The name was borne by the legendary British king Arthur, leader of the knights of the Round Table, who supposedly lived in the 5th or 6th century. The Gaelic form Artur has been used in Ireland since at least the 7th century. (AR-THER)


9.) ARTHUR (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: Of Celtic origin but of unknown meaning. The name was borne by the legendary British king Arthur, leader of the knights of the Round Table, who supposedly lived in the 5th or 6th century. The name gained popularity from the great body of Arthurian legend that has remained of interest over the centuries. Short: Art. (AR-THER)


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